| Gorsebank Wigwams Open All Year |
Enjoy comfortable camping in our heated wooden wigwams situated in the heart of Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland.
Gorsebank is an 80 acre equestrian farm, bordering Dalbeattie Forest and the Galloway hills. Close to local beaches it is ideal for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.
Enjoy the freedom to wander across the fields, woodland and rocky crags, just be prepared to share your Wigwam pitch with the local wildlife - Roe deer, foxes, badgers, rabbit and occasionally red squirrels visit the pond around which the Wigwams are positioned.
Our Wigwams take all the hassle out of camping without losing any of the sense of adventure.
All are heated, and are equipped with microwave, fridge and kettle. In addition you have the use of a fully equipped kitchen and dining area (no additional cost for electricity).
Outside your Wigwam you have your own picnic table, BBQ and camp fire.
Firewood, charcoal and basic camping essentials can be purchased on the farm, including speciality Galloway beef sausages.
If you are a horse owner, we have super equestrian facilities on site – so why not bring your horse? Enjoy an all day forest hack, beach ride through the surf or try out our cross country course – check out our website for a full breakdown of onsite facilities and holiday livery details. For non horse owners trekking is available at a nearby centre.
The surrounding countryside offers stunning scenery and with so many different attractions and places of interest we are a great base for couples, families and groups, whether you are looking for a relaxing natural haven or activity filled break.
We have an excellent selection of restaurants and pubs close by, especially at the picturesque seaside village of Kippford 1.5 miles away.
If you are feeling romantic, grab a bottle of wine, some food and climb our granite look-outs. Watch the sun set over the estuary and enjoy a romantic evening picnic under our magical giant pine tree.
Subject to availability and local conditions we can organise clay pigeon shooting and falconry on the farm.
Well behaved dogs are welcome at Gorsebank but we have some areas where they must be on leads.
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Tarriff:
£25 per night (2 persons)
£8 per night additional person/s
Special rates for extended stays – see our website
Dogs £2 per night
Attractions:
SW Scotland is blessed with the mountain biker's dream the 7
Stanes.
We are situated only 250 yards from the entrance to the Dalbeattie
7
Stanes trail head. Wide gently sloping tracks are suitable for
beginners, whilst the Slab and Volunteer Ridge will test advanced
riders.
Our location provides an ideal base for you to explore
Dalbeattie and the other 'Stanes' Routes
The quiet network of country lanes enable cyclists to cross country in an enjoyable, safe and relaxed manner – we are close to National Cycle Route 7
Beaches
Located only 1.5 miles from the Solway Coast we are in easy reach of beaches and the dramatic coastline. Whether you want beaches for family fun or quiet secluded bays to lazy away the day or walk the dog you'll not be disappointed. There is a small yacht club and slipway at Kippford suitable to launch jet ski.
Walking
You really are spoilt for choice with some spectacular and varied walking . Close by is the Jubilee Path linking Rockcliffe and Kippford (2 miles), for the more strenuous take the dramatic cliff path between Rockcliffe and Sandy Hills (6 miles) or if you are really energetic climb Screel Hill or Criffel for some superb views over the Solway Firth and into the Lake District beyond
Course,
game and sea fishing
are all available within 3 miles of Gorsebank.
Course
Pike/perch
- Carlingward Loch, Loch Ken,
Carp - Cowan's fishery
Trout
Various day ticket lochs
large & small
Salmon
River Urr - Dalbeattie Angling
Association
Sea
Shore fishing from Balcary
Point for bass, boat trips by arrangement from Kippford 1.5 miles
away.
Angling Shop in Dalbeattie 1.5 miles away
Towns
Dalbeattie
(1.5 miles away) is the town built on Granite, the local museum
charts the history of the local granite quarries and how they
supplied stone for the London Embankment.
Castle
Douglas
- The Food Town (8 miles away)
Lively market town with a great
selection of shops, particulary great food shops. Craft butchers,
fishmongers, bakeries, health food stores and deli's. Several Coffee
Shops and cafes.
Kirkcudbright
- The Artists Town
Situated further west along the Solway Coast -
the picturesque town has been wooing artists for years. Many
galleries are tucked away in the back streets, trawlers share the
quayside with launches offering river rides.
Cafes and
restaurants
Wigtown
- The Book Town
Small town based around a large square, home to
several book shops offering a wide selection of genres.
Gatehouse
of Fleet
Dumfries
The
regions major town, Robert Burns centre, shopping centre, cinema,
Queen of the South FC, Hunter outlet shop
Mabie
Farm Park
near Dumfries great full day out for the family, animals, play areas,
rides and boats.
Cream
O'Galloway
Ice Cream Factory near Gatehouse of Fleet adventure playground,
nature walk and ice cream making demonstrations
Wildlife
Park
Creetown
Gem Factory
Dumfries
Ice Rink & Curling
Go
Karting, Quads & Paint Ball
